Cooking for One

Baked Black Bean Tacos for One

Make baked black bean tacos for one with spiced black beans, cheddar, and corn tortillas baked until crisp. A meatless dinner of three tacos.

Baked Black Bean Tacos for One

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Three crispy corn tortillas filled with spiced black beans and cheddar, baked until golden.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican
Servings3 tacos
Calories244

Ingredients
  

  • ½ tbsp olive oil plus 1–2 tsp more for baking sheet
  • ¼ cup chopped onions
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tbsp tomato paste
  • ¾ cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • ½ small lime
  • 3 corn tortillas (6-inch)
  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar (2 oz)

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking sheet

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F.
  2. In a 10-inch skillet, heat the ½ tablespoon of oil over medium heat and cook the onions for 2 minutes. Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, chili powder, and tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add the black beans and cook for about 1 minute. Pour in the broth and turn the heat to medium-high. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, mashing a few of the beans, until most of the liquid is gone. Squeeze in the lime juice and take the pan off the heat.
  4. Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 15 seconds.
  5. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with the extra oil and turn the tortillas over in it so both sides are lightly coated.
  6. Spread the bean filling on one half of each tortilla, top with cheddar, and fold in half. Turn them so the cheese side is down.
  7. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, flip, and bake 5 to 7 minutes more. Let them cool for 3 to 4 minutes so they crisp up before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 144g | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5.8g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 5.4g | Sugar: 1.7g | Vitamin A: 672IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 1.7mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 3 tacos. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.